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The average train between Palermo and Lugano takes 25h 29m and the fastest train takes 25h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Palermo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Lugano at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 25h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale station and arriving at Lugano station via Roma Termini station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.
Palermo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Palermo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Palermo and Lugano is 947.1 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lugano via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 16h 26m.
